Architect

Zensar Technologies; India; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar is seeking a senior software architect to own the platform reference architecture for SCF modules (payables, receivables, dynamic discounting) and lead design reviews. You will craft high-throughput data pipelines using Spark and Kafka in a cloud-native, multi-region Azure setup.

In this role you will mentor teams, enforce guardrails, and translate complex business rules into scalable technical solutions across the engineering org.

Qualifications

• 12+ years software engineering experience.
• 4+ years hands-on architect experience on large-scale fintech/banking platforms.
• Strong Java/Spring Boot and data processing with Scala or Python.
• Production Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and CI/CD experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the platform reference architecture for all SCF modules (payables, receivables, dynamic discounting).
• Lead HLD/LLD reviews across squads; enforce architecture guardrails and tech-debt governance.
• Design high-throughput pipelines (Spark + Kafka) processing >20M invoices/day with <2 s SLA.
• Drive Azure cloud strategy: AKS sizing, Terraform modules, Helm packaging, multi-region HA.
• Translate business rules (multi-funder allocation, FX settlement, dynamic discount pricing) into technical design.
• Establish CI/CD, coding, and security-by-design standards across the engineering org.
• Mentor Team Leads and senior developers; run architecture knowledge-sharing sessions.

Skills

Java

Scala

Groovy

Python

Angular

REST/GraphQL design

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Terraform

GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux)

AKS

Spark

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Jasper Reports

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Dynatrace

Job description

• Languages & Runtimes: Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), Scala (Akka/Play), Groovy, Python
• Frontend / API: Angular (TypeScript), REST/GraphQL design
• Streaming & Data: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark (batch + streaming), Elasticsearch
• Containers & IaC: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Helm, Terraform, GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux)
• Integration: Jasper Reports,
• Security: OAuth 2.0/OIDC, mTLS, Azure Key Vault, FCA/PCI-DSS awareness
• Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Dynatrace
• Patterns: Microservices, CQRS, Event Sourcing, Saga, DDD, API Gateway (Kong/APIM)
Key Responsibilities
• Own the platform reference architecture for all SCF modules (payables, receivables, dynamic discounting).
• Lead HLD/LLD reviews across squads; enforce architecture guardrails and tech-debt governance.
• Design high-throughput pipelines (Spark + Kafka) processing >20M invoices/day at <2 s SLA.
• Drive Azure cloud strategy: AKS sizing, Terraform modules, Helm packaging, multi-region HA.
• Translate business rules (multi-funder allocation, FX settlement, dynamic discount pricing) into technical design.
• Establish CI/CD, coding, and security-by-design standards across the engineering org.
• Mentor Team Leads and senior developers; run architecture knowledge-sharing sessions.
Requirements
• 12+ yrs software engineering; 4+ yrs hands-on architect on large-scale fintech/banking platforms.
• Proven event-driven, cloud-native microservices design at millions of financial transactions/day.
• Strong Java/Spring Boot; Scala/Akka or Python for data processing.
• Production Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and CI/CD.
• SCF, trade receivables, or working capital domain knowledge is a significant advantage.
• Good to have: Talend ETL, SAP/Oracle ERP connectivity

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Own the platform reference architecture for all SCF modules (payables, receivables, dynamic discounting).
• Lead HLD/LLD reviews across squads; enforce architecture guardrails and tech-debt governance.
• Design high-throughput pipelines (Spark + Kafka) processing >20M invoices/day at <2 s SLA.
• Drive Azure cloud strategy: AKS sizing, Terraform modules, Helm packaging, multi-region HA.
• Translate business rules (multi-funder allocation, FX settlement, dynamic discount pricing) into technical design.
• Establish CI/CD, coding, and security-by-design standards across the engineering org.
• Mentor Team Leads and senior developers; run architecture knowledge-sharing sessions.

Qualifications

Requirements
• 12+ yrs software engineering; 4+ yrs hands-on architect on large-scale fintech/banking platforms.
• Proven event-driven, cloud-native microservices design at millions of financial transactions/day.
• Strong Java/Spring Boot; Scala/Akka or Python for data processing.
• Production Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and CI/CD.
• SCF, trade receivables, or working capital domain knowledge is a significant advantage.
• Good to have: Talend ETL, SAP/Oracle ERP connectivity

About Us

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.